1. The study of organic compounds
BIOCHEMISTRY
The study of organic compounds

2. CARBOHYDRATES Sugars (fruits, pasta, bread)
Contain C, H, O in a 1:2:1 ratio
Used for energy
Monomer:
Monosaccharide

3. LIPIDS Fats, waxes and oils
Contain C, H, and O, but not in a 1:2:1 ratio.
Used to store energy.
Oils, Mayonnaise, Shortening
Insulation
Repel water
Phospholipids (membranes)
Monomer: Glcerol and Fatty Acid

4. PROTEIN Meats, Fish, Peanut Butter Monomer: amino acids (20).
Contain C, H, O and N.
Build & repair tissue
Movement
Structure
Transport
Defense
Regulation

5. ENZYMES: Special Proteins
Proteins that regulate chemical reactions (ex. digestion)
Catalyst
Substrate
Active site

6. Reaction pathway
without enzyme
Activation energy
Activation
energy
with enzyme
Reactants
Products

7. Substrates
Enzyme
Products
Active site

8. Turn your foldable over to complete the information “All About Enzymes”
Enzyme Animation:

9. NUCLEIC ACIDS DNA & RNA Monomer: Nucleotide Contain C, H, O, N & P
Contain genetic information
Control the activities of cells